kisui rosh

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Definitions

  • n. The practice of a married woman covering her hair.

  • n. A head covering.

Example Sentences

  • "The mitzvah of Kisui Rosh (hair covering) is considered to be the 'crown' of the married Jewish woman. This mitzvah has unfortunately become misunderstood in our generation." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • כִּיסוּי רֹאשׁ

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      kisuy rosh, kisu'i rosh

Notes

  • Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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